Region 25-Indianapolis Secures Settlement Requiring La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries to Rescind Unlawful Work Rules, Pay $297,000 to Employees

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On March 15, 2024, Region 25-Indianapolis of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reached a settlement agreement with Hilst Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries (Employer) after an unfair labor practice charge was filed by a former employee. The Employee was unlawfully laid off in retaliation for engaging in protected concerted conduct. The settlement requires the Employer to rescind unlawful work rules, pay $297,000 in backpay and front pay to the discharged employees, and apologize to them. The NLRB's Regional Director praised the Region 25 staff for their work and emphasized the importance of protecting employees' right to take collective action free from retaliation.